Legal Basis for X Ray for Containers, Food, & Baggage in Indonesia

The application of X Ray technology in Indonesia, particularly in the fields of container scanning, the food industry, and baggage screening, is governed by a series of legal regulations. The Indonesian government, through various relevant agencies, has set standards and regulations to ensure that the use of this technology is safe, efficient, and compliant with existing requirements.

1. Legal Basis for X Ray Use in Container Scanning
   Container scanning is a critical aspect of ensuring the security of the logistics supply chain and preventing the smuggling of prohibited items. In Indonesia, the use of X Ray technology for container scanning is regulated by several regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance and Customs.
   
   • The Indonesian Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 39/PMK.04/2014, governs Customs Supervision and Services in Seaports, covering the use of scanning equipment such as X Ray devices to inspect goods entering and exiting ports.
   • The Directorate General of Customs and Excise Regulation No. 07/BC/2017 provides procedures for scanning and inspecting goods to ensure compliance with customs and excise regulations.
These regulations require every container scanning operator in ports and customs areas to follow strict operational and safety standards to ensure that X Ray use does not endanger the health of workers or the surrounding environment.
2. Legal Basis for X Ray in the Food Industry
   In the food industry, X Ray technology plays a crucial role in detecting foreign objects that may be present in food products, thereby ensuring consumer safety. The use of X Ray in this sector is regulated by:
   • The BPOM Regulation No. 16 of 2020 on Food Safety Requirements, which sets standards for food inspection and quality control, including the use of X Ray technology.
   • The Indonesian National Standard (SNI), issued by the National Standardization Agency (BSN), related to food safety, also involves the use of X Ray technology to detect foreign contamination in food products.
   These regulations emphasize that the use of X Ray technology must meet safety standards and must not harm or alter the nutritional value of the inspected food products.
3. Legal Basis for X Ray in Baggage Screening
   Baggage screening, widely used at airports and security checkpoints, is a significant application of X Ray technology in Indonesia. Its regulation is governed by:
   
   • The Indonesian Minister of Transportation Regulation No. 80 of 2017 on the National Aviation Security Program, which mandates the use of X Ray scanners in baggage and passenger screening processes.
   • Directorate General of Civil Aviation Regulation No. KP 495 of 2015 sets operational standards for scanning devices at airports, including the use of X Ray in screening passenger baggage and belongings.
   This law outlines the procedures and security standards that must be followed by all airport operators, ensuring that the use of X Ray technology in baggage scanning complies with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The regulations governing the use of X Ray technology in security, the food industry, and baggage inspection in Indonesia aim to ensure that this technology is used safely and in accordance with existing standards. The application of these regulations is essential to ensure that scanning processes are conducted effectively and do not endanger workers, the public, or the environment.